Chester Park Junior School vs Minerva Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chester Park Junior School
Bristol · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
295 students
Minerva Primary Academy
Bristol · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
345 students
| Measure | Chester Park Junior School Bristol, South West | Minerva Primary Academy Bristol, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 13 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1635 of 1,695 | #586 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #14903 of 15,697 | #5593 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 295 | 345 |
| Pupils on roll | 295 | 345 |
| Free school meals | 32.5% | 33.3% |
| Capacity filled | 81.9% | 82.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 41% | 79% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 6% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Bristol | Bristol |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.chesterpark-jun.bristol.sch.uk/ | minervaprimaryacademy.clf.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Minerva Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.3 vs 13.2).
- •Minerva Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (79% vs 41%).
- •Minerva Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 0%).
- •Minerva Primary Academy is the larger school with 345 students compared with 295.
- •Chester Park Junior School is a local authority school while Minerva Primary Academy is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Chester Park Junior School better than Minerva Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Minerva Primary Academy ranks higher (61.3 vs 13.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Chester Park Junior School and Minerva Primary Academy?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Bristol and Bristol in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Chester Park Junior School: 295. Minerva Primary Academy: 345. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chester Park Junior School and Minerva Primary Academy rank in South West?
Chester Park Junior School is 1635th of 1,695 and Minerva Primary Academy is 586th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).